WD2002: You Are Unable to Edit a Merge Field in a Table Cell (292121)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2002
This article was previously published under Q292121

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to edit a merge field or other data field in a table cell, you may be unable to edit the field because you are unable to read the entire field code. Or, the field code may fill the cell vertically, therefore making it very difficult to edit.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when the table cell is too narrow to view the entire field code, and you press SHIFT+F9 to edit the field code.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Right-click the field code that you want to edit.
  2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click Edit Field.
  3. In the Field dialog box, click Field Codes.
  4. In the Field codes box, make the changes that you want to the merge field.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about working with MERGEFIELD field code, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type edit mergefield in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

For more information about editing a field, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type edit field in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/12/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB292121
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